Within two months, Internode will tackle customers who have previously sat in ADSL black spots, by offering its new naked service up to seven kilometres from its own exchange network.
Internet service provider Internode today launched a new type of naked ADSL2+ service, using its own equipment at telephone exchanges to increase the range of its fast broadband.
Telstra will be forced to keep meticulous records on activities in its telephone exchanges, according to new regulations designed to alleviate complaints by other telcos.
Competition regulator the ACCC is set to probe what's stopping Telstra's rivals rolling out broadband services -- and whether there are 'real' blocks, like space constraints, that are preventing them or whether there are 'artificial' restraints on accessing the unbundled local loop.
Telstra has been warned by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) not to sabotage attempts by rival carriers to roll-out their own hardware in Telstra exchanges.
We've all experienced that irritating feeling upon walking into a nearly empty restaurant, only to see little 'reserved' signs on the empty tables, and to be told by the matre d' that no tables are available even as other people enter and are escorted to their tables.
Say what you will about Senator Stephen Conroy, but he is clearly not a man afraid of confrontation. Well, he'd better not be, because by killing off the OPEL WiMax project he has just set himself up for a battle with Telstra of Biblical proportions or a big meal of crow washed down with a $4.7 billion gift to SingTel Optus.
Much has been made of Telstra's decision to finally stop holding Australia to ransom, and to actually turn on the ADSL2+ equipment it has installed in what is apparently over 900 of its exchanges around the country.
It has been a busy year in telecoms, whether because of the increasingly bitter relationship between Telstra and the government; the awarding of the contentious but (finally) progressive broadband contract to OPEL; the pivotal election that led to a change of government; or the move of 3G mobile technology into the mainstream at last.
There's something immensely gratifying about accomplishing the seemingly impossible -- particularly in IT, where pundits regularly proclaim that a particular technology has hit its physical limits.
Despite its clear benefits in stock tracking and the success of early, isolated pilot tests in tracking high-value assets, RFID technology is still spinning its wheels as ongoing high costs and unclear return on investment continue to keep once-enthusiastic customers away in droves.
Since last November when iiNet very loudly launched its naked DSL product, "naked" has been on everybody's lips, and it seemed like everybody was in on it. Some, however have held out. This round-up of 13 ISPs looks into who's got it, who doesn't and who wants to.
Australian Department of Defence CIO Greg Farr spoke to ZDNet.com.au about how the organisation's networks are kept secure and why virtualisation and green issues are high on the agenda.
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A simple system administrator mistake is now capable of practically disabling e-mail systems worldwide, as recent incidents show.
While not a iPhone killer, the HTC Touch represents good value for money. If you can do without 3G support or a high-res camera, then the Touch will offer most features you'd require from a smartphone.
The Palm TX is a full-featured handheld perfect for a broad range of users.
This smart-looking Pocket PC is feature-laden and offers good performance to thrill advanced handheld users.
ZDNet Australia puts 10 of the best phones on the market today under the reviews microscope. Whatever your mobile needs are, we've got a phone to ponder for you, as well as a look at the first 3G phone on the Australian market.
Spam drives users crazy, makes life difficult for mail administrators, and drives up costs. We evaluate five packages that aim to ease the burden on your mail servers.
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